The Best Nachos Supreme {Better than Taco Bell!} (2024)

This Nachos Supreme recipe will take you back to those midnight runs to Taco Bell during your college days. But now, you can make it right in your kitchen!

Taco Bell Nachos Supreme

Get ready to skip the drive thru and make your favorite nacho recipe at home!

Crispy tortilla chips, topped with beef, beans, fresh tomatoes and onions, creamy cheese sauce, and sour cream. The perfect comfort food.

It’s quick and easy and is perfect for whipping up a large batch to share at your next get together.

If you like this Taco Bell Copycat recipe, check out my Ranchero sauce, Mexican pizzas, and crunchy Gordita Crunch tacos.

Nachos Supreme make a great dish served alongside a Taco Ring, Walking Tacos, and this creamy Refried Bean Dip!

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Ingredients Needed

Ground Beef – Use lean ground beef for best results. Also substitute ground turkey if desired.

Tortilla Chips – Use the regular tortilla chips and not the thin and crispy one. They will break and won’t hold up to the toppings!

Taco Seasoning – Feel free to use a package from the store but I prefer homemade taco spice!

Refried Beans – I use a standard 14 ounce can of refried beans. The recipe only calls for 1/2 the can mixed in with the beef so there will be leftovers.

Feel free to add more beans to the mixture if you prefer or save them for adding to the nachos later.

Nacho Cheese Sauce – I like this melty, smooth, and creamy cheese sauce for this recipe instead of shredded cheese melted on the chips.

Toppings – Diced tomatoes and sliced green onions. Makes it just like they do at Taco Bell!

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How to Make Nachos Supreme

First: Combine ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning, and water in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until beef no longer pink. Remove from heat and set aside.

Second: Place tortilla chips on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 400F. Spread nacho cheese sauce over chips and place in the oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Third: Remove from the oven, and add the seasoned ground beef and bean mixture in spoonfuls over the melted cheese.

Fourth: Top with diced tomatoes, sour cream, and sliced green onions. Enjoy!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

What toppings do you put on nachos supreme?

The combination of toppings in this supreme nacho recipe gives you the ultimate Taco Bell experience in your own kitchen.

But if you’re looking for some other toppings options, try some of these:

• Spicy Guacamole Recipe
• Shredded Lettuce
• Pico de Gallo
• Grilled Corn
• Cotija cheese
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Pinto Beans
• Black Olives
• Chopped Steak
• Shredded Chicken
• Fresh Jalapeno slices
• Crumbled Tofu (for my vegan friends!)
• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Ranch Dressing
• Homemade Salsa Recipe
• Easy Green Salsa Recipe

Best Types of Cheese for Nachos

This creamy 5 ingredient cheese sauce is the BEST for Nachos Supreme. It covers every bite with cheesy goodness and never leaves a chip dry.

But if you’re not into the creamy style cheese, then shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, or Cotija cheese are other great options! Your options are really limitless here!

Can I put the fresh ingredients on before baking?

Meat, beans, chips, and cheese are all delicious when they’re hot! So keep those ingredients together.

Fresh herbs, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, avocado, or anything else that is great cold, needs to stay cold. So save those ingredients until right before serving.

See the tips below to learn how to make the most of this chips and cheese situation!

Tapas Tips & Tricks

• You can use shredded cheese instead of the nacho cheese sauce, but I don’t think they taste like Taco Bell’s recipe that way.
• Use refried black beans instead of regular if you like.
• I like a homemade taco seasoning mix best but use your favorite!
• Layer like a pro! One layer of toppings is good, but add a second or even third layer to make it great!
• Make clean-up REALLY easy by lining your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• I don’t recommend reheating leftovers, they will be soggy. Plus, they are easy to make fresh each time!
• Need a full meal? Check out this walking taco casserole and this Mexican casserole!

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